The setup and quality assurance of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) involve multiple steps preceding streamflow measurement activities. Reliable heading data is essential for Loop Method Moving Bed Tests, GPS-based navigation, and angle calculations in the Azimuth Mid-Section method. This presentation will address the use of both internal and external heading sensors, highlight the significance of accurate heading data, and outline quality assurance procedures applicable during data collection and post-processing.
Overview of the cause and effect of a moving bed and methods to identify and correct for a moving bed when measuring discharge with an ADCP from a moving boat. This talk will also include a review of the moving-bed test results and what they mean.
A presentation on how to pick the best ADVM mount design for your index velocity site with an emphasis on sites that are flashy in nature. Traditional mount designs tend to favor slower tidal environments that aren't always built to withstand debris hitting them at higher velocities. This talk will go over creative solutions, what not to do, and show off successful ADVM mounts from complex environments. Other considerations for flashy IV sites will also be discussed.
